Creating a DTF (Direct-to-Film) gang sheet in Photoshop with specific dimensions (28cm x 180cm at 300dpi) and using the CMYK print mode requires attention to detail. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Instructions:
1. Open Adobe Photoshop:
- Launch Adobe Photoshop on your computer.
2. Create a New Document:
- Go to "File" > "New" to create a new Photoshop document.
- Set the dimensions of the document to 28cm width and 180cm height.
- Set the resolution to 300 DPI for high-quality printing.
- Set the Color Mode to CMYK by selecting "CMYK Color" in the Color Mode dropdown.
3. Set Up Guides:
- Go to "View" > "Rulers" to enable rulers if they are not already visible.
- Click and drag from the horizontal ruler to create horizontal guides and from the vertical ruler to create vertical guides. These guides will help you organize your layout. Place them to match the dimensions of your DTF transfer sheet.
4. Place Your Images:
- Open the images you want to print on your gang sheet in Photoshop (File > Open).
- Use the Move tool (shortcut: V) to drag and drop each image onto your gang sheet document.
- Resize and position each image within the guides as needed. You can use the Transform (Edit > Free Transform) option to adjust the size and rotation of each image.
5. Add Bleed if Necessary:
- If your images require a bleed (an area that extends beyond the final cut line), make sure to extend the images beyond the guides accordingly. This will prevent any white edges when trimming.
6. Arrange and Overlap Images:
- Arrange your images to fit as many as possible on the gang sheet without overlapping the guides or other images. You can overlap images if they don't interfere with each other.
7. Check Spacing and Margins:
- Ensure there is adequate spacing between the images to prevent any accidental transfer overlap during printing and pressing.
- Be mindful of the margins to avoid printing too close to the edge of the DTF transfer sheet.
8. Duplicate Images:
- If you want to print multiple copies of the same image on the gang sheet, duplicate the image layer(s) by right-clicking on the layer in the Layers panel and selecting "Duplicate Layer."
9. Save Your Gang Sheet:
- Once you're satisfied with the layout, go to "File" > "Save As" to save the gang sheet as a Photoshop (PSD) file.
- Additionally, save a copy of the gang sheet as a high-resolution image file (e.g., JPEG or PNG) for printing.
10. Ordering: - Upload your PSD file or a copy of the gang sheet high resolution image file to our DTF gang sheet.
Creating a DTF gang sheet in Photoshop with specific dimensions and in CMYK color mode allows you to achieve accurate and high-quality prints for your DTF transfers. Be sure to follow the recommended settings for your printer and perform regular calibration for the best results.